An Uneasy Alliance

The rain was still falling outside, leaving traces on the windows.

When she came out, the sky was just a little gloomy and it was only drizzling. She didn't expect it to get bigger so soon. The people outside were hurriedly shuttling on the road and stepping into the café.

Most of them came to shelter from the rain. It was the rainy season, and the weather was unpredictable.

"Let's go." Valerie st